SENIOR GLEANERS OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY
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Mission Statement
Provide quality food otherwise wasted to those needing it the most. At the same time, we provide meaningful activities for senior adults.
About This Cause
Volunteers, ages 55 and older, glean surplus food from fields, groves, backyards, and stores. Since 1994, the organization has donated tons of food annually to local agencies that feed the hungry. Senior Gleaners is affiliated with the San Diego County Office of Aging and Independent Services. Currently the organization numbers more than 230 volunteers with ages ranging from 55 into their 80s. The group has two functions: 1. Gleaning produce weekly from donors throughout San Diego County. Small crews work in most areas of the county. 2. Gleaning unsold grocery products four days weekly from grocers in Central, South and East County locations. Results of Our Work The group donates collected food to the San Diego Food Bank through its partner Heaven's Windows in Spring Valley and to about 50 similar food distribution agencies. Recipient groups include food pantries, apartment complexes for senior and low income residents and programs helping feed children and students. During 2022 gleaners distributed over 21,000 pounds of food that otherwise would have been destroyed, wasted or rotted. We gleaned over 164,000 pounds of produce. Volunteers contributed 6,506 hours of their time. Cost per pound for food rescued is about 17 cents.